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             PassPorter News

 

   News, Announcements, Updates, and Tips

 

       July 10, 2008 * Issue 8.28

 

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In This Newsletter:

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From the Editor: Dog Days of Summer

 

My Favorite Attraction: Illuminations: Reflections of Earth

 

Disney Feature: Surviving Walt Disney World During Peak Season

 

Updates: What's New and Changed

 

Tips: Love Those Leftovers, Picnic To Go, PhotoPass Back Up

 

Captain's Corner: Liberty Lanterns

 

PassPorter PhotoPick: Where the Track Ends

 

Q and A: Which itinerary do you recommend?

 

Our Sponsors: We Recommend...

 

 

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FROM THE AUTHORS: Happy Independence Day!

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Greetings from hot, humid New England! Jennifer and Dave are on vacation this week and have left me in charge. (Mwahaha!) I promised no wild parties but frankly, it's just too hot to do much of anything around here. Luckily, our town has a beautiful shaded dog park that turns out to be the coolest spot in town so we've been spending a lot of time there. Gives new meaning to the term "dog days of summer!" 

 

Fred Block, who runs the very popular MagicMeets event in Pennsylvania every July, asks us to remind you that only pre-registered attendees can get in (and we're not going to even tell you where or when you'd have wanted to try to get in). There is no, and we repeat, no, walk-up registration, so please, don't come in hopes of getting lucky, especially if you'd be in for a long drive. Please, save gas! However, if you've got one of the 500 golden tickets, we'll see you there! I'll be there, most of the time with the team from Mouse Fan Travel, but also putting in some time at the PassPorter booth. Stop by and say "Hi!"

 

As we explained in previous newsletters, sales of PassPorter's Walt Disney World 2008 have been so good that we have none left in the warehouse (although they are still in stock -- for now -- at book stores around the country). If you can't wait for October to get a 2009 edition from us, you may purchase a 2008 electronic edition (download only) or get a 2007 edition at a close-out price. Refer to the 2008 electronic edition for the most up-to-date info, and print-out the pages you'll need when you travel. Rely on the 2007 edition for all our great planning features, PassPockets, and info that's still pretty darned accurate and useful.

 

PassHolder Pouches are back in stock! Not only that, but we upgraded the printed PassPorter logo to a full-color version that we think is much more attractive than the old, all-yellow version. Order at http://www.passporterstore.com/store/0966899437.aspx

 

PassPorter's Disney Cruise Line and its Ports of Call 2008 is in stock! All new orders of our cruise guide ship the next business day. Order at http://www.passporterstore.com/store/dcl2008.aspx

 

Will you be joining us for PassPorter's Decade of Dreams Tour? PassPorter is celebrating our 10th anniversary in 2009 with a year-long celebration from coast-to-coast! Everyone is invited and all are warmly welcome to join us at all or part of our celebration. We are combining small parties (meets) with grand, multi-day trips, including a 7-night Disney Cruise, a 4-night stay at Walt Disney World, and a Disneyland visit that includes park time and an Adventures by Disney expedition. See our Tour Schedule for the latest details at http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/passporters-decade-dreams-tour-2009/

 

PASSPORTER'S CLUB UPDATE

* 1400 vacationers are now enjoying access to all our e-books, e-worksheets, and super-sized photo archive images. Thank you for your continued support!

* Our newest e-book, PassPorter's Answer Book is now available for download. This 85-page e-book is full of the detailed, up-to-date information on the topics that really matter to you. Details at http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/passporters-club-gallery/new-post-152726-new-e-book-coming-soon.html

* We have a brand new e-worksheet for you to use to plan your next trip: the Daily Ride and Meal Plans e-worksheet lets you plan the rides, shows, and meals around the park(s) you plan to visit in a single day! See http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/passporters-club-gallery/160945-new-e-worksheet-daily-ride-meal-plans.html

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In this issue, Featured Columnist Cheryl Pendry shares her favorite attraction, Illuminations: Reflections of Earth, with us. Then, Myron Spiwak shares tips on Surviving Walt Disney World During Peak Season. Finally, Jack Skatt is back with a brand-new Walt Disney World Treasure Hunt. Have a great week!

Sara Varney
PassPorter News Editor and Online Coordinator

 

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MY FAVORITE ATTRACTION FEATURE: Illuminations: Reflections of Earth

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by Cheryl Pendry, PassPorter Featured Columnist

 

ItÕs the question that IÕm sure many Disney visitors dread, because itÕs so hard to answer Ð whatÕs your favorite attraction? After all, with four theme parks all providing at least a dayÕs entertainment each, there are so many to pick from. How on earth could anyone choose?

 

ItÕs something IÕve thought about for a long time. At different times, IÕve chosen the Kilimanjaro Safaris in Animal Kingdom (after all, the only other way to enjoy an experience like that is to visit Africa for a real safari), Spaceship Earth and Test Track in Epcot. But somehow, with each of those choices, I didnÕt feel 100% convinced that they were actually my favorites Ð and surely your favorite shouldnÕt change?

 

I guess it was probably two or three years ago that I finally realized that my favorite attraction at Disney wasnÕt actually a ride, it was a show. But it is hands down my favorite and itÕs something thatÕs always been dear to my heart.

Illuminations: Reflections of Earth is held nightly at Epcot and usually marks the closing of the park, except on nights when itÕs hosting evening Extra Magic Hours. ItÕs a superb ending to the dayÕs activities and, to us, is not only Ònot to be missedÓ, itÕs something that we try and catch as many times as we can while weÕre in Disney.

 

I think my appreciation of this nightly show on the World Showcase Lagoon has grown with my understanding of it. At first, like many people, I just enjoyed it for its display. I mean, youÕre not going to find fireworks like that in very many places around the world. The first few times you watch Illuminations, your jaw just drops at how many big bangs and explosions are included and you canÕt help but wonder how much it costs Disney to put this extravaganza on every night. 

Then, after a few viewings, a sudden realization Ð there are images on that globe in the middle of the lake. Hmm É knowing Disney, those images probably mean something. That means thereÕs got to be a storyline in there that explains and links together all those big bangs and explosions. And of course there is.

 

The introduction before Illuminations begins every evening gives you a good idea of what itÕs all about, inviting us to gather around the fire Òas people of all lands have gathered for thousands and thousands of years before us, to share the light and to share a story, an amazing story, as old as time itself, but still being written.Ó That gives you the first clue that, over the next 12 or so minutes, youÕll be taken on a journey through the earthÕs progress over the last few thousand years.

 

All those huge explosions at the beginning that you thought were just there because we all like to enjoy amazing fireworks are actually representing the chaos as the earth was formed all that time ago. Suddenly the music reaches a crescendo and then it all goes quiet. Your eyes adjust to the darkness, following all the light from the amazing fireworks youÕve just seen and, before long, four sets of fountains spring to life and suddenly you notice thereÕs something making its way out on to the middle of the lagoon Ð the globe with images of mankindÕs progression through the years beamed on to it. If youÕve never seen those images before, try watching this section of Illuminations through a video camera, camera or even a pair of binoculars and zoom right up on it and youÕll be able to pick it all out. ItÕs something well worth doing.

Then, before you know it, youÕre heading for the finale of the show and the globe opens up to reveal its secret Ð an additional torch burning bright. For ages, we had never fully understood the significance of this, until it was explained to us. Look carefully around World Showcase Lagoon and youÕll see twenty of these flames burning in the various different countries. The one that opens before your eyes is the 21st, welcoming you to the new century. Appropriate, as Illuminations originally started in its current form for the Millennium celebrations.

 

Finally, it all ends and the usual way Illuminations finishes for me is with tears in my eyes. There is just something about the way that all the different elements of the show Ð the music, the fireworks, the fountains, the lasers, the globe and the flaming torches all come together so beautifully through the storyline that just moves me every time.

These days, having seen Illuminations so many times, we donÕt necessarily feel the need to stake out a spot hours beforehand, as much of the show can easily be seen even when the crowds are three or four deep Ð trust me, weÕve been there and done that! The bits you will miss if you donÕt have a clear view across the lagoon are the globe and the fountains, so if you do want to see the whole thing, it is worth getting a place at least half an hour or so before the show starts or maybe an hour or so when the parks are busy.

 

WeÕve got a number of viewing spots that we enjoy. Obviously the bridge between the UK and France is a popular one, as is the garden just below on the French side, but we also love the perspective of watching this show from Italy, as you can get photos with the gondola poles in shot and, on occasions, weÕve even been lucky enough to glimpse the nightly showing of Wishes from the Magic Kingdom from this spot.

 

A couple of things we always double check now when seeking out a spot to watch Illuminations is whether there are any trees is the way that will block our view of the show and also which way the wind is blowing. This is an important consideration, especially if it is a windy day, as Illuminations can generate a lot of firework debris and smoke and you donÕt want to be in its path. WeÕve learned from experience that itÕs not a pleasant way to end your evening at Epcot.

 

There is another wonderful way to experience Illuminations and thatÕs on a specialty fireworks cruise, which IÕve covered in a previous article.

 

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Illuminations is Cheryl's favorite attraction. What's yours? Write to us at news@passporter.com if you would like to submit an article about your favorite and maybe it will be published!

 

About the Author: Cheryl and husband Mark live in England and love to travel, particularly to America. They are in the process of visiting every Disney theme park around the world, having already spent a day in Disneyland Resort Paris and Hong Kong Disneyland so far this year. They are looking forward to returning to America in October to visit both Walt Disney World and Disneyland in California.

 

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DISNEY FEATURE: Surviving Walt Disney World During Peak Season

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by Myron Spiwak, PassPorter Guest Contributor

 

Chances are if you travel to Walt Disney World with children, you are forced to visit when they are on school break, whether it be spring break or summer vacation. I know our family has gone three times since 2004, each time during the last week of March.

 

So if you must go during peak season, is there anything you can do to beat the crowds and still have a great time without going crazy? ItÕs taken a lot of trial and error, but IÕve come up with some sure fire tips to maximize your enjoyment if you must visit at these peak times.

 

The first step is quite basic but IÕm amazed by how many people I talk to donÕt bother to do this. If real estate is all about location, location, location, then having an enjoyable Disney experience is all about planning, planning, planning. As Elton John sang in The Circle of Life, ÒthereÕs more to be seen than can ever be seen, more to do than can ever be done.Ó The need for planning doubles when youÕre attempting to navigate the parks and Advance Dining Reservations during the busy seasons. Some might say that planning every day from start to finish takes the fun out of a vacation. This may be true for a long weekend in the Wisconsin Dells, but trying to wing it at Walt Disney World will only lead to frustration and missed experiences.

 

If one thing has really saved us on each of our spring break trips, it has been the FASTPASS ticket.  First and foremost, you should always be holding fastpasses for your group. Walking around from ride to ride without a pass is really a missed opportunity. What has always worked for our family is having me run ahead to the fast pass attraction of our choice while the rest of the group proceeds to a different ride. Once I have the fast passes, I quickly head over to the other ride where we all get in line. By the time we get off of that ride, it is often just about time for our FASTPASS return window.

A key thing to note is what time you can get another FASTPASS. This is shown on the pass and is not always the same. You should always be thinking about what ride you want to get your next ticket for and be near that attraction at the available time, or at least have your runner there. It is very possible to have two different passes at once. As a matter of fact, this past spring we achieved the trifecta and had three valid passes in our hands at one time! If the FASTPASS return time is much later in the day, I would grab passes anyway even if you donÕt think youÕll be at the park for that time. You can always spread some magic and give them to someone just entering the park, or you may decide to return on a whim after dinner if your resort or Advance Dining restaurant is nearby.

 

An absolute must during peak seasons is getting to the parks before they open. I know itÕs tough to set an alarm on vacation (my girls routinely sleep to 10:00 am on weekends), but the relatively light crowds for the first two or three hours the park is open are well worth climbing out if bed. This past March we arrived at the Magic Kingdom for the Extra Magic Hours 7:00 am opening and managed to get on ten rides before 10:00 am. DonÕt forget to ask for a wake up call so Mickey can at least wake you up in a good mood!

 

If you do get the early start, another time saver is to simply eat something very light in your room or on the way to the bus. We always pack granola bars so we can eat on the go. This will also allow you to have an early lunch right when the foods services open around 11:00, which will offer short lines and plenty of places to sit and eat. The same holds true for dinner, where we book an Advance Reservation between 5:00 Ð 6:00. The restaurants arenÕt packed yet, and you get the added after dinner bonus of riding attractions or just walking around the parks while many people are seated for dinner.

 

As your days wind down, youÕre probably gearing up for the SpectroMagic parade, Wishes, or Illuminations. Finding a good viewing spot is always a challenge, but it can be particularly tough on the days where the crowds are at their largest. Aside from the obvious advice to find a spot early and camp out, IÕd offer two additional tips. For Wishes, especially if you have seen it before from the ideal in front of the castle area, consider grabbing a spot on the other side, just past the carousel, facing the Pinocchio Village Haus. YouÕll still have a great sight of the fireworks, and youÕll get an extra thrill with many of the loud charges going off from  the roof top very close to you (this may be too intense for very young children). The other tip would be to make sure you donÕt try to see Illuminations on any night there are Extra Magic Hours at Epcot. This will guarantee extra large crowds and longer camping out times for quality viewing spots.

 

Someday we hope to experience Walt Disney World when the crowds are small and the lines are short.  Until then, weÕll be using these tips to squeeze all the fun we can into our trips. Hopefully you will as well!

 

About the Author: Myron and his family live in the Chicago suburbs. They are trying to decide between returning to Walt Disney World in 2010 and taking a Disney cruise. 

 

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UPDATES: What's New and Changed

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Here's a few relevant news items:

 

As of July 16, 2008, no reservations will be taken for dates later than January 15, 2009. Reservations for January 16, 2009 and beyond can be made beginning on October 15, 2008. The exceptions to this are Chef Mickey's, Cinderella's Royal Table and Victoria & Albert's which will continue to accept reservations at the 180 day mark. Word is that this move may foreshadow a permanent return to the 90 day ADR booking window...

 

Florida residents who are guests of the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resorts and drive to the resort are being given a chance to win back some of their gas money. Now through September 1, guests who meet these requirements can enter a weekly drawing to win a check reimbursing them $1 for every mile (round trip) from their home to the Swan or Dolphin. And if you drive a hybrid, you're really in for a treat - guests with hybrid cars will receive complimentary valet parking and "extra pampering" for their vehicles.

 

On June 25, YouTube.com premiered The Disney Parks Channel, sponsored by Walt Disney Parks & Resorts. Disney announced the "My Favorite Disney Parks Memory" contest as part of the channel's launch. The Grand Prize is an ultimate Disney dream vacation which will include a night in the Disneyland Dream Suite. To enter, submit a video that captures your favorite Disney parks memory by August 5, 2008. The Grand Prize winner will be chosen from 10 finalists and selected by YouTube.com voters.

 

Our thanks to AllEars.net and MousePlanet.com from which we get some of our news leads.

 

Hear some news? Be a "PassPorter Reporter" and send it to us at http://www.passporter.com/report.asp

 

 

 

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DISNEY TIPS FROM FELLOW READERS

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Our readers deliver a wealth of information! Here are the winners in this month's tip contest: 

 

LOVE THOSE LEFTOVERS
"I always take an empty food container into the parks with me. It never fails that I'll be unable to finish dessert or a burger and I hate to waste food. I can't tell you how many times the dessert became a
midnight snack! ( It's vacation after all!)"
-- contributed by Rosalie P.

PICNIC TO GO
"This is an idea that can because used for families, or like in our case, for couples just wanting to make use of their time alone. If you are staying in a resort with a beach, go to your resort counter service restaurant or "food court" and order your meals. Instead of eating inside, bring a blanket or towel to the "beach" and have a little picnic. If you are more of a "night owl", grab dinner or some snacks and sit on the beach watching the sunset, or if it's late enough, the fireworks from nearby MK or Epcot."
-- contributed by Cristy B.

PHOTOPASS CARD BACK UP
"When you receive your PhotoPass card go ahead and write the numbers in your PassPorters book. We went on Soarin' and when we got off, our card was no longer in my pocket. If I had the numbers I could have still gotten my pictures from the web site! Write those numbers down!"
-- contributed by Alisa N.

 

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>>Want more Disney tips? For Walt Disney World fans, we've collected 500 of the best tips submitted by readers over the past six years. All have been edited for accuracy and categorized. For details, visit the PassPorter Disney 500 info page at http://www.passporter.com/wdw/disney500.asp

 

>>For Disney Cruise Line fans, we have an e-book with 250 cruiser tips, as well as a special cruise line comparison section and seven customized packing lists. For information, visit the Disney Cruise Clues info page at http://www.passporter.com/dcl/cruiseclues.asp

 

 

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CAPTAIN'S CORNER: Treasure Hunting Game

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Play our fun and quirky treasure hunting game, hosted by Captain Jack Skatt from our book, "PassPorter's Treasure Hunts at Walt Disney World." 

 

The Captain makes a study of the delightful details -- sometimes hidden, sometimes in plain sight but often overlooked -- at Walt Disney World and aboard the Disney Cruise Line. Using notes from his journals, he will lead you to this "treasure" at Disney with clues, questions, photos, or riddles. Your challenge is to discover the answer by searching your memory, visiting Disney, or even just looking really hard on the Internet. If you think you've found the answer, e-mail it to jackskatt@passporter.com -- the first person to correctly submit the FULL answer will receive a free PassPorter enamel pin or PassPorter name badge pin.

 

Here is this week's journal entry:

 

ÒExiting the Hall of President's I realized I was famished and set out across the square in pursuit of some sustenance. I spied an unusual tree with a number of lanterns hanging from it. I wonder what they represent?"

How many lanterns hang in the tree and what do they represent?

For bonus credit, locate the photographic evidence in the PassPorter Photo Archive and post a comment with the photo!

 

Send your full answer to jackskatt@passporter.com -- the winner will be notified by e-mail and announced in a future newsletter, along with the correct answer!

 

Congratulations to Terri H. who was the winner of last week's trivia contest! Terri was the first person to identify the number on the building that houses the Hall of Presidents as 1787 (the year the U.S. constitution was ratified). Bonus credit goes to akleos who was the first person to identify the photo in our PassPorter Photo Archive. To view the original clue, see last week's newsletter at http://www.passporter.com/news/news070308.htm#captain

 

If you enjoy treasure hunts, we've got an entire book with over 100 distinct treasure hunts and over 1500 questions, complete with clues and contributions from Captain Jack Skatt. Get more details on "PassPorter's Treasure Hunts at Walt Disney World" book at http://www.passporterstore.com/store/1587710269.aspx

 

 

 

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PASSPORTER PHOTOPICK

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Each issue we choose a special photo from the PassPorter Photo Archive which highlights something beautiful, interesting, humorous, or timely at Disney or around the world. Here is this issue's PassPorter PhotoPick:

 

Where the Tracks End

contributed by tigger1221

View Photo: http://www.passporter.com/photos/showphoto.php/photo/7954

 

You can nominate photos as a PassPorter PhotoPick by giving ratings in the PassPorter Photo Archive (you'll need to be logged in to do this). If you'd like to contribute your own photos to the Photo Archive and be considered as a PhotoPick, please read our Photo Upload Guidelines for details and benefits.

 

Top 5 Photo Contributors

chezp - 1898 photos

akleos - 568 photos

Dopey007 - 512 photos

Meggera - 347 photos

OffKilter_Lynn - 261 photos

 

 

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Q & A WITH JENNIFER & DAVE

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mackeymouse asks: "I am just curious which cruise you think gives you the most bang for the buck?"

 

Jennifer and Dave answer: "I prefer days at sea to visiting ports of call when I'm cruising, so I prefer the Eastern to the Western for the extra day at sea.

I also far prefer the four-night to the three, because you feel like you're getting more bang - the three-night seems like it's over before it's begun - too much to do, far too little time."

 

Have a question? Post questions at http://www.passporterboards.com/ -- and if you're lucky, you may find that folks have already asked and answered the same question that's on your mind!

 

 

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